UK self-care support initiatives for older patients with long-term conditions : a review

Berzins, K. and Reilly, Siobhan and Abell, J. and Hughes, J. and Challis, D. (2009) UK self-care support initiatives for older patients with long-term conditions : a review. Chronic Illness, 5 (1). pp. 56-72. ISSN 1742-3953

Abstract

Supporting self-care for people with long-term conditions is an aim of UK health policy. As many with long-term conditions are older it is of interest to explore which self-care support interventions have positive impacts for this group. This review explores what types of intervention have been reported in the UK and their impact upon older people.